Jefferson County Christian hadn't done well against Harvest Baptist Academy recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The stars were shining brightly for the Jefferson County Christian Royals in a 49-31 win over Harvest Baptist Academy. This was payback for the Royals, who suffered a 69-49 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jefferson County Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mark Jenkins, who went 9 for 19 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Jenkins is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Seth Gum was another key player, putting up seven points along with five assists and five steals.
Royals
| 12/17/24 @ Harvest Baptist Academy | 49-31 |
| 12/10/24 @ East Palestine | 35-71 |
| 12/07/24 @ Catholic Central | 26-60 |
| 12/05/24 @ Western Reserve | 21-64 |
| 12/03/24 vs Beallsville | 67-40 |
Jefferson County Christian's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Jefferson County Christian will take on Varsity Opponent in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harvest Baptist Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Westmoreland Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025.
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